Participating in the Commission on Disability meeting, assuming the gremlins are kept at bay, we'll share the recording in a few days. The agenda for this session can be found franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/V…
Discussion on local reports of access issues, process around them, property owner vs. business owner.
Gus Brown, Building Commissioner, also the ADA compliance officer, complaints can be filed directly with him, or with the State.
Also an issue with the # of handicap parking at Central Parking (for every 8 spots there should be 1 handicap)
ADA came in 1994, dealing with ...
Pre-existing conditions is a challenge
Next item, what goal or objectives should the commission have?
Starting a brain storming list, awareness a key topic
Discussion on the push button for door access, problematic
Possible update for commission on compliance related items
Chap 1 of 524CMR
Rich list of resources across multiple categories being developed, will eventually be public with a public input for future updates option
Another resource in development is a listing of locations, with accessibility information as to where they are accessible or issues where they are not
Update via online or paper form (public, and commission members)
Sporting event locations vs recreation places
Dec 4 come early to decorate a tree or discussion at the 4th meeting to decorate on the 5th?
Possible Zoom call to discuss decorating theme and plan from there for the tree. Date and info TBD
Motion to adjourn, passes
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Getting ready to report on the Board of Health meeting about to begin at 5 PM
Follow along with the agenda here franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/V…
Assuming we keep the gremlins at bay, the audio will be available in a day or so
Current chair Jeff Harris opens meeting
Reads protocol statement re: Google meet, welcomes new member Diane Daddario
Approval of minutes, June 4 moved, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 abstain)
July 23 moved also by 2-0-1 (1 abstain)
Reporting on the FPS Horace Mann Subcmte meeting underway
Agenda doc
Making an audio recording so if the gremlins are kept at bay will be shared soonfranklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/V…
Draft doc for scope and mission of the subcmte being reviewed
Overall question is how do we engage the entire community to understand, appreciate and honor his legacy with an education focus. But acknowledge that he did have other interests in his career
Goals around three arenas: the campus, (getting the campus identified on Google) (as well as each of the new school identities on Google); physical presence
Explore grant funding to accomplish
Leverage the Town efforts on way finding signage, etc (4 consistency)
broadcast to Comcast 9, and Verizon 29 subscribers and YouTube bit.ly/FTV-TownHall
Invitation for participating in the Wreaths of Franklin in December, wreaths due week of Dec 5, visit the Town page (link to be added)
For more info franklinculture.org/home/news/wrea…
Getting ready to report on the school committee meeting about to begin at 7
Broadcast to Comcast 9, and Verizon 29 subscribers, as well as to Zoom, and YouTube bit.ly/FTV-TownHall
Pledge students today were members of some of the school committee members in recognition of the time they spend without their parents as they are at meetings
Nov 4 half day also the election day,
Conf Nov 12/13. Getting info to parents about scheduling time
Recognition for Erin Gallagher and Dave Mc Neill for their service on the committee for their terms
Ready to report on the FPS school Cmte budget subcmte
Assuming gremlins are kept at bay, recording will be available after
This is not broadcast or available remotely, this the room where the next budget starts to happen
Slides shared will be captured where possible and shared via a photo album